The Spirit of God through faith produces a new life in the soul. The thoughts and desires are brought into obedience to the will of ChristAdventist World Radio

Nicodemus viewed the signs themselves as evidence of Jesus’ divine calling but did not see them as pointing to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah.Adventist World Radio

Philip was from Bethsaida, as were Andrew and Peter. He found his friend, Nathaniel, and told him about Jesus. John the Baptist had called Jesus “the Lamb of God.Adventist World Radio

Two disciples of John the Baptist were standing with him when Jesus walked by. John declared, “ ‘Behold the Lamb of God!’ ” (John 1:36Adventist World Radio

The prophet’s mind was directed to the words of Isaiah, ‘He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter.’ Isa. 53:7.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 136.Adventist World Radio

He was sent from God to bear witness to the Light and to prepare for the coming of the Messiah (John 1:6–8)Adventist World Radio

“Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God’ ” (John 3:3, NKJV).Adventist World Radio

In John, the idea of glorifying Jesus is linked to the concept of His hour; that is, the time of His death (compare with John 2:4, John 7:30, John 8:20, John 12:23–27, John 13:1, John 16:32, and John 17:1). The cross is His hour of glory.Adventist World Radio

But the glorious side of the cross is especially presented in Luke and John (Luke 23:32–47, John 19:25–30).Adventist World Radio

‘My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?’ ” This human, dark side of the cross is particularly presented in Matthew and Mark (Matt. 27:46, Mark 15:34, NKJV)Adventist World Radio

Being a believer in Jesus is something that we do, and this is expressed in how we live and not just in a set of beliefs. As we know, the devil believes in Jesus, as well (see James 2:19)Adventist World Radio

John 1:1–18, describes not only who Jesus Christ, the Word (logos), is but also how people in the world related to Him. In John 1:9Adventist World Radio

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”(John 1:1)Adventist World Radio

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1)Adventist World Radio

The life of Christ that gives life to the world is in His word. It was by His word that Jesus healed disease and cast out demons; by His word He stilled the sea, and raised the dead; and the people bore witness that His word was with power.Adventist World Radio

The weeping over his death (John 11:19, 31, 33); the sisters’ lament that Lazarus would not have died if Jesus had been present (John 11:21, 32); and Jesus’ own tears (John 11:35).Adventist World Radio

the Pharisees think Jesus is a sinner because He healed on the Sabbath (John 9:16, 24), and they will slander the healed man as “born in utter sin” (John 9:34, ESV)Adventist World Radio

The disciples made a connection between sickness and sin. A number of Old Testament passages point in that direction (compare with Exod. 20:5, 2 Kings 5:15–27, 2 Kings 15:5, and 2 Chron. 26:16–21)Adventist World Radio

The Judeans were expecting an earthly messiah who would deliver them from the oppression of the Roman Empire. Two of the most difficult things encountered in war are feeding the troops and caring for the wounded and deadAdventist World Radio

In John 6:4, 5, the apostle goes out of his way to state that the timing of the feeding of the 5,000 was near the Passover. The Passover was a commemoration of the deliverance of Israel from EgyptAdventist World Radio

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believethis?’ ” (John 11:25, 26, NKJV).Adventist World Radio

Jesus repelled the charge of blasphemy. My authority, He said, for doing the work of which you accuse Me, is that I am the Son of God, one with Him in nature, in will, and in purpose.”—The Desire of Ages, p. 208.Adventist World Radio

John 5:18 can be disturbing because it seems to say that Jesus was breaking the Sabbath. However, a closer look at John 5:16–18 shows that Jesus argues that His “work” on the Sabbath is in line with His relationship to His FatherAdventist World Radio

Persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these thingson the Sabbath” (John 5:16, NKJV)Adventist World Radio

“Jesus does not ask this sufferer to exercise faith in Him. He simply says, ‘Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.’ But the man’s faith takes hold upon that word.Adventist World Radio

He said, “ ‘Go; your son will live’ ” (John 4:50, ESVAdventist World Radio

God prophesied through Moses that a prophet would come who was like Moses. God asked Israel to hear Him (Deut. 18:15, Matt. 17:5, Acts 7:37).Adventist World Radio

And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples. The Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name”(John 20:30, 31, NKJV).Adventist World Radio

“To the believer, Christ is the resurrection and the life. In our Savior the life that was lost through sin is restored; for He has life in Himself to quicken whom He will. He is invested with the right to give immortalityAdventist World Radio

As we already have seen, the original disciples of Jesus struggled with belief (Matt. 28:17, John 20:24–29), and they were with Jesus in the flesh and saw, again and again, the miracles.Adventist World Radio

The first person to see Jesus alive was Mary Magdalene (John 20:11–18). Other women saw Him, as well (Matt. 28:8–10). It is significant that the first people to see the risen Lord were women.Adventist World Radio

As they walked, they recounted Christ's works of mercy and His words of comfort. But they remembered not His words, ‘I will see you again.’ John 16:22.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 788Adventist World Radio

The story of the resurrection appears in each of the Gospels. Each Gospel writer presents the story from a different perspective, but they all contain the core concepts that appear also in 1 Corinthians 15:1–8.Adventist World Radio

All the Gospel writers agree that Jesus died on the day that they identify as the “preparation” (Matt 27:62; Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54; John 19:14, 31, 42).Adventist World Radio

“But he said to them, ‘Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him’ ” (Mark 16:6, NKJV).Adventist World Radio

Number 10:10 Fellowship offerings, and they will be a memorial for you before your God. I am the Lord your God.Adventist World Radio

Numbers 7:4 The Lord said to Moses, 5 “Accept these from them, that they may be used in the work at the tent of meeting. Give them to the Levites as each man’s work requires.Adventist World Radio

The seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. Exodus 20:8, 11 say, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.... For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and restedAdventist World Radio

Peter demonstrates that Jesus is the Messiah.Adventist World Radio

Mark 14:53–59 describes Jesus being brought to the Sanhedrin and the first part of the trial. It is an exercise in frustrationAdventist World Radio

The Gospels do not go into great detail about Judas’s motivation. But Ellen G. White writes: “Judas had naturally a strong love for money; but he had not always been corrupt enough to do such a deed as thisAdventist World Radio

Leaving the walled city of Jerusalem where they ate the Passover meal, Jesus and His disciples go across the Kidron Valley to a garden on the slopes of the Mount of OlivesAdventist World Radio

Mark 14:12 notes that this is the first day of unleavened bread, when the Passover lamb was sacrificed. The meal was on Thursday eveningAdventist World Radio

Judas’s betrayal also is unforgettable. Mark implies that his motivewas greed. The Gospel of John makes it explicit (John 12:4–6).Adventist World Radio

And He said, ‘Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will’ ” (Mark 14:36, NKJV)Adventist World Radio

The Coming of the Son of Man part 2. The great event described in Mark 13:24–32 is none other than the return of Jesus Christ in glory.Adventist World Radio

The great event described in Mark 13:24–32 is none other than the return of Jesus Christ in glory, preceded by signs in the sun, moon, and starsAdventist World Radio

Mark 13:14, regarding the abomination of desolation, is the fulcrumaround which the chapter pivots.Adventist World Radio

Jesus comes to the central point about the fall of Jerusalem in Mark 13:14. He refers to “the abomination of desolation.” The Lord says that the reader should understand. With these words, Jesus is pointing the disciples to the book of Daniel.Adventist World Radio

As we have noted, the temple complex was a truly amazing structure. Josephus notes that the Royal Portico on the south side of the complex had 162 pillars, each of which three men clasping hands could reach around (Antiquities, 15.11.5 §§413–414).Adventist World Radio